Senior Programmer

State Library Victoria is Australia’s oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world. At State Library Victoria, we believe that access to information and stories builds knowledge, strengthens community and inspires our future. Our recent redevelopment transformed our services and spaces, enhancing our role as a driver of Victoria’s education, innovation, tourism and creative industries.
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Department: State Library of Victoria
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Arts and Sports
Classification: VPSG4
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/SLV/EXP/1827207
Closing Date: 10-Nov-2024
Salary Range: $92,332 - $104,762
Job Duration: 12 months
Attachments: 8000 Senior Programmer Oct 24.pdf (PDF, 94KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Tara Prowse
tprowse@slv.vic.gov.au

Position Details

  • Are you a passionate and dedicated programmer, with an interest in programs and experiences?
  • VPS 4.1 with a salary range of $92,332- $104,762 + superannuation
  • Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover until November 2025

 

About the Library

State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians.

State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.

 

About the Opportunity

The Senior Programmer plays a pivotal role in ensuring creative public programming and end-to-end event design creates experiences that that surprise, delight and inform the Library's key audiences.

The Senior Programmer oversees a full program life cycle and is responsible for oversight and coordination of all aspects of activities within a project or public program from concept and curation through to delivery. The Senior Programmer develops new program streams, projects and ideas for presentation - balancing audience needs, budget and contract management and all components of project management with the practical aspects of delivery and coordination. The role will play a key part in developing new tours and after-hours events and is responsible for delivering these within allocated resources, agreed financial models, and timelines.

Working closely with the Production and Marketing teams, along with key internal and external stakeholders (artists, creative organisations and communities), the Senior Programmer ensures programs and experiences are relevant and valued by the Library's key audiences.

The Senior Programmer is accountable for the following measurable outcomes:

  • Manage existing and develop new strands of programming that deliver on audience and community outcomes
  • Ensuring programs are contemporary and relevant within the literary, arts and cultural sector, including expertise of trends, best practices, access to creatives and commissioning of works.
  • Develop and maintain project management plans to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to agreed financial models and specifications.
  • Develop and negotiate agreements with artists, presenters, co-presenters, partners or agents to ensure the successful development of projects.
  • Contribute to and authorise supporting content for programs, such as marketing materials, presentations and AV content.
  • Ensure that program formats, content and context are accessible, inclusive, appropriate and appealing for the Library's key audiences
  • Deliver program evaluations and contribute to continuous improvement of program procedures and application of lessons learned by evaluating and documenting project outcomes.

 

About You

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of learning program design and the design requirements for the production of events, programs and content intended for its target audience, as well as possess insights into issues and trends within the cultural, arts and literary sectors, knowledge of diverse access needs and expectations.

In addition, you will come to us with:

  • Tertiary education in related field or equivalent work experience.
  • Extensive demonstrated experience in producing, curatorial practice or programming of events in the museums, library or tourism sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience in a programming role in a similar setting.
  • A successful track record in developing and maintaining partnerships and collaborations, including with cultural and community partners.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex project, program or multi-year budgets, including ticketed experiences.
  • Demonstrated experience in negotiating and relationship management with a range of multidisciplinary stakeholders including from the arts, cultural, literary or community sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering accessible and inclusive events.
  • Demonstrated experience building and establishing networks in literary, cultural and art settings is desirable.

State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing. 

How to apply

Please click the Apply button to submit your application via Careers.Vic.

The following documents should be attached to your application:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the Position Description and the About You section of the advertisement. 

(for more information on format and content of your application, please see Preparing Your Application on the Careers.vic page).

Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact the Creative Programs Manager via email.

For assistance with the application process, or to discuss options for internal transfers, please contact the People team.

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Reasonable Adjustments

We want all applicants to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate that they are the best person for the job. If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or the provision of a particular access service, please contact our People team. If you are unable to make this deadline due to unforeseen personal circumstances, please get in contact to obtain a short extension to the deadline.

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